My parameters were that I did not want to add more than 2-3 employees, I did not want to give up control over the u;to are yes - no investment decision, and I didn’t want my position to become a full time job.  

Yes pretty common, minimum downpayment is generally 25% (occasionally that 20% will work) but just depends on your situation.  

If that wasn't the publics opinion we would have a ton more great jobs in Oregon and many other places.  

I know, I get a lot of different kinds of checks because I work with corporations, schools, banks, jobs, etc.

This includes contacting the applicant’s employer and speaking with their supervisor to confirm job stability, income, and reliability​. if the person has not been employed at their place of employment they would require a guarantorCredit Score and Debts: Applicants need a minimum credit score of 620, and while we review debts, medical debts are generally not disqualifying unless they impact overall financial health.Criminal History: We do review criminal history to ensure safety and security for our tenants, while remaining mindful of state and federal guidelines.Rental History: Positive references from past landlords, with no evictions or significant lease violations in the past five years, are essential. and we can see into the court system if they have an eviction judgement.Release of Information: We include a release form allowing us to verify employment and rental history directly, which helps us get a clearer picture of an applicant’s background.This process has worked well so far, but I’m always open to improving.

If that's the case, check out some of the economic data about what cities have strong job and population growth.

My job is flexible which I think would be important when trying to manage my first property so thats why .

@Bruce Woodruff did a good job with some basic numbers and it looks like a loser.Plus you are paying a premium over the average.

They will do a slap dash job on a house that still has a bad roof and foundation in a neighborhood that will see zero appreciation. 

I stack cashflow for capex and repairs because I have a decent W2 job that I live off of.